About LCBGH The Lancaster County Business Group on Health
gives you a voice in the healthcare debate!

About LCBGH

Affordable healthcare is a prominent national issue. Employer-paid healthcare costs have risen at more than twice the rate of regular inflation and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 has provided additional challenges to employers providing healthcare benefits to their employees.

LCBGH was founded by the business community in 1984 and is an independent, non-profit affiliate of The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The membership of Lancaster County Business Group on Health (LCBGH) crosses public and private sectors and represents more than 60 thousand employees and their dependents. We represent a wide variety of employers -- small and large, union and non-union, and we encourage a responsible partnership between employers and employees to create an environment for the wise use of health benefits at affordable costs.

LCBGH is recognized as a resource and advocate for quality healthcare in Lancaster County, working to help local businesses adapt to the challenges of employer-sponsored healthcare. We share real time information employers can use and provide educational and networking forums for companies seeking to make intelligent decisions on health benefits for the local workforce.

LCBGH promotes a collaborative dialogue among all the healthcare stakeholders -- purchasers, insurers, medical providers, and brokers. We monitor legislative issues and advocate for reform on such issues as tort reform and malpractice reform. And locally, LCBGH examines quality healthcare delivery issues.

Our Mission

To be an advocate for the appropriate balance between cost and quality of employee healthcare in Lancaster County by providing education on healthcare issues; promoting cooperation among payers, providers and insurers; and providing value-added services to our members.

Goals

Identify emerging trends in healthcare and communicate them through educational efforts.

Reinforce a collaborative approach among payers, providers, insurers and other stakeholders.

Be recognized as the advocate in the business community for quality healthcare delivery and cost containment.

Expand chronic disease management programs and support business and community wellness initiatives.

Board of Directors & Committees 

Lancaster County Business Group on Health (LCBGH) has a volunteer Board of Directors composed of member employers, providers, insurers, and brokers. The board also includes one seat designated for a representative from a local hospital, at least one physician, and one physician practice manager.

• Executive Committee -The Executive Committee is composed of the officers and the Immediate Past Chair. The Executive Committee has the power to manage and conduct LCBGH business and affairs when the Board is not in session. The Committee meets as often as necessary and makes a full report of its actions at the next Board meeting.
   
• Professional Development Committee - Responsible for planning all seminars, roundtables, and educational programs. The committee selects pertinent topics and/or themes, secures speakers and assists on at the events with logistics, registration, etc.
   
• Member Services Committee - Responsible for providing an overall positive membership experience. Oversees integrity of current member benefits, plus leading the process of implementing any new programs authorized by the Board of Directors. Assists with recruiting new and retaining existing membership.
   
• Strategic Development Committee - Evaluates major new visions, ideas, functions and programs that LCBGH might consider for the future. Committee is charged to lead investigations then present a finished proposal to the Board of Directors for consideration. Composed of key stakeholders from all categories (employers, insurers, health providers, and brokers) and facilitates development of collaborative solutions to issues affecting healthcare costs.